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The flash flood warning for Hawaii island has been canceled but a flood watch remains for the island until late tonight, according to the National Weather Service. “Unstable tropical moisture left from the departing Kona low and troughing aloft will bring possible heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight,
The already battered Hawaiian islands may face more flooding today, with a flood watch still in effect for the Big Island and a flood advisory in Maui issued through Monday afternoon
The Kona low that produced significant heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding over the Hawaiian Islands over the past four days continues to move towards the northeast away from the state. An upper-level subtropical jet stream and deep unstable band of tropical moisture lingers over the eastern half of the state.
As residents returned to their damaged homes, forecasters and authorities warned that flood advisories were still in effect on Monday, March 23.
A new Kona storm will bring more rain to Hawaii just days after historic rainfall, increasing the risk of flash flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions across the islands through the weekend.
Josh Green called “the largest flood that we’ve had in Hawaii in 20 years.” Officials are discouraging physical donations due to logistical challenges. If you’d like to help, please do so financially through trusted organizations.
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More flooding expected in Hawaii from another Kona low
After a powerful Kona low hit Hawaii last week, another one impacts the state again. While rainfall isn’t expected to be as heavy with this low, the state is waterlogged from the record rainfall from the previous Kona low last week.
HAWAII - Another Kona Low is impacting Hawaii, bringing additional rain and gusty winds to the island. This comes after an initial storm caused torrential rain and hurricane-force winds, leading to flash flooding around the Aloha State and blizzard conditions in the mountains.